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As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our kitchen operations to ensure that our children receive healthy, delicious, and age-appropriate meals. This position involves working closely with our kitchen staff for two days a week, with additional lunch cover required for the remaining three days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks for children, following prescribed dietary requirements and menus.
• Ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment at all times, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Support the kitchen team in inventory management, including receiving deliveries and organising supplies.
• Help in maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils, ensuring they are clean and in good condition.
• Provide lunch cover, assisting with the setup, serving, and cleanup of daily meals.
• Work closely with the rest of the team to promote a positive and nurturing environment for the children.
• Cover the staff lunches within the rooms to ensure ratio is maintained.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a kitchen assistant role, preferably within a childcare or educational setting, is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine interest in nutrition and providing healthy meals for young children.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, caring attitude and a passion for working in early childhood education.
• Must pass a background check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (Preferred)
• Catering: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person